Michelle Obama to Skip Trump Inauguration, Her Office Says

The former first lady did not attend a state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter this month. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony in Washington on Jan. 20, and former President Barack Obama will attend. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former

Johnson says Capitol flags will be flown at full-staff during Trump inauguration

Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that flags at the U.S. Capitol will fly at full-staff during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.  “On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump,” the Louisiana Republican

Michelle Obama will not attend Trump’s inauguration, her office says

Security measures for Trump Inauguration Security measures, concerns for Trump’s inauguration 05:09 Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, her office confirmed Tuesday.  A spokesperson did not immediately provide a reason for her absence.  Barack Obama, the 44th president, is expected at the swearing-in ceremony, according to a

Producer prices rose less than expected last month, encouraging investors

U.S. wholesale inflation rose last month on higher energy prices. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — rose 0.2% last month from November, down from a 0.4% gain the month before. Compared with a year earlier, producer prices rose 3.3%, biggest jump since

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s defense secretary pick, faces confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s defense secretary pick, faces confirmation hearing – CBS News Watch CBS News The first confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks is taking place Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, selected to lead the Department of Defense. Senators are expected to question Hegseth about allegations that he’s abused alcohol and engaged in